September 3, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Minnesota United FC News Release
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – It was a tale of two halves at Allianz Field on Saturday afternoon. Following a midweek game in 95-degree heat in Salt Lake City, the Loons returned home to take on fellow playoff contenders, FC Dallas. Despite a strong first fort-five minutes, Minnesota United would lose 3-0 after conceding three times in a 5-minute stretch between the 55th and the 59th minutes.
For the Loons and their attack, there was no question the home side looked the part of a Western Conference contender throughout the first forty-five minutes. The same story could be told of the visitors while on the attack in the second half. The tide turned quickly in the second forty-five in favor of the visiting team. An own goal by Michael Boxall, followed by two goals in rapid succession from Alan Velasco and Jesus Ferreira was all FC Dallas needed to come out on top.
Minnesota would finish the match down to ten-men after a second yellow card was issued to Franco Fragapane in the 69th minute.
Minnesota will look to bounce-back next Saturday, September 10, away at Portland Timbers. Kick for Saturday’s match is set for 9:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Bally Sports North EXTRA with radio broadcast on 1500 ESPN.
ATTENDANCE: 19,761
BELL BANK MAN OF THE MATCH: Defender DJ Taylor
LINEUPS:
Minnesota United XI: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Kemar Lawrence, Michael Boxall, Brent Kallman, DJ Taylor; M Robin Lod, Wil Trapp (c), Franco Fragapane, Emanuel Reynoso, Bongokuhle Hlongwane; F Luis Amarilla
Bench: GK Tyler Miller; D Alan Benitez, Oniel Fisher, Nabi Kibunguchy; M Jonathan Gonzalez, Joseph Rosales, Kervin Arriaga; F Abu Danladi, Mender Garcia
FC Dallas XI: GK Maarten Paes; D Jose Martinez, Marco Farfan, Nkosi Tafari, Em Twumasi; M Edwin Cerrillo, Sebastian Lleget, Paxton Pomykal; F Paul Arriola, Jesus Ferreia (c), Alan Velasco
Bench: GK Jimmy Maurer; D Eddie Munjoma, Joshue Quinonez, Eulanio Gomes; M Facundo Quignon, Katlego Ntsabeleng, Brandon Servania; F Jader Obrien, Franco Jara
UP NEXT:
MINNESOTA UNITED FC @ PORTLAND TIMBERS
Providence Park | Portland, Timbers
09.10.2022 | MLS 2022 Regular Season | Week 30
9:00 pm CT (BSN/CW Twin Cities/1500 ESPN)
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